Tali Sharot

The Optimism Bias

Tali Sharot

The Optimism Bias

A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain

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Release Date: 6/12/2012

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Psychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life. Tali Sharot—one of the most innovative neuroscientists at work today—takes this a step further. Optimism, she shows, may in fact be crucial to our existence.

In this absorbing exploration, Sharot takes an in-depth, clarifying look at

With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging narrative, The Optimism Bias provides us with startling new insight into the workings of the brain and the major role that optimism plays in determining how we live our lives.

“Fascinating. . . . Even if you’re a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not.”—NPR

“What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story.”—Richard Thaler, author of Nudge

“An insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book.”—The Village Voice

“Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive.”—Simon Baron-Cohen, author of The Science of Evil

“If you read her story, you’ll get a better grip on how we function in it. I’m optimistic about that.”—Richard Stengel, Time

“Once I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down.”—Louisa Jewell, Positive Psychology News Daily

“An intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . [A] fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves.”—New York Journal of Books

“With rare talent Sharot takes us on an unforgettable tour of the hopes, traps and tricks of our brains. . . . A must-read.”—David Eagleman, author of Incognito